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She Needed an Emergency Abortion. Doctors in Idaho Put Her on a Plane.

Access to emergency medical care, including abortions, can be restricted in states with bans, highlighting the complexities and challenges pregnant women face in such situations.

Pregnant women are being left to bleed or miscarry in public restrooms because doctors are too scared to treat them, lawsuit claims

Women experiencing medical emergencies related to pregnancy are being turned away or negligently treated in some hospitals, violating federal regulations and putting their lives at risk.

She Needed an Emergency Abortion. Doctors in Idaho Put Her on a Plane.

Access to emergency medical care, including abortions, can be restricted in states with bans, highlighting the complexities and challenges pregnant women face in such situations.

Pregnant women are being left to bleed or miscarry in public restrooms because doctors are too scared to treat them, lawsuit claims

Women experiencing medical emergencies related to pregnancy are being turned away or negligently treated in some hospitals, violating federal regulations and putting their lives at risk.
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Child rape survivors face extraordinary barriers in states with abortion bans

Lack of exceptions for rape survivors in abortion bans leads to immense suffering and obstacles, especially for minors.
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More women got abortions right after Roe v. Wade was overturned, survey finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade due to expanded access in Democratic-controlled states.

6 key facts about abortion laws and the 2024 election

Abortion access constantly changing due to state laws and legal challenges, impacting doctors and healthcare systems.

Nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans, study estimates

Study estimates tens of thousands of pregnancies resulted from rape in states with abortion bans
Restricting abortion access to survivors of rape can have devastating consequences

More women got abortions right after Roe v. Wade was overturned, survey finds

The number of women getting abortions in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade due to expanded access in Democratic-controlled states.

6 key facts about abortion laws and the 2024 election

Abortion access constantly changing due to state laws and legal challenges, impacting doctors and healthcare systems.

Nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans, study estimates

Study estimates tens of thousands of pregnancies resulted from rape in states with abortion bans
Restricting abortion access to survivors of rape can have devastating consequences
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Harris campaign centers healthcare and abortion rights: If she wins, it's because of Dobbs'

Kamala Harris focuses on reproductive rights and affordable healthcare in her presidential campaign.

Kamala Harris responds to Trump's views on abortion punishments: 'It's outrageous'

Kamala Harris criticizes Trump for supporting state punishments for abortion bans.

Harris campaign centers healthcare and abortion rights: If she wins, it's because of Dobbs'

Kamala Harris focuses on reproductive rights and affordable healthcare in her presidential campaign.

Kamala Harris responds to Trump's views on abortion punishments: 'It's outrageous'

Kamala Harris criticizes Trump for supporting state punishments for abortion bans.
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Texas Supreme Court keeps abortion ban in place, allows lawsuit to continue

The Texas Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit challenging abortion bans to continue but refused to block the ban during ongoing legal challenges.

States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies | amNewYork

Fewer U.S. medical school graduates are applying to residency programs, with a more significant decline in states with abortion bans, affecting specialties like OB-GYN.

Aid workers are doubtful of a U.S.-built pier near Gaza; RFK Jr.'s dead brain worm

Aid workers stress the need for political will over infrastructure projects to address the crisis in Gaza.

Abortion Bans Are "an Assault on the Practice of Medicine"

Abortion is essential healthcare, sometimes needed due to life-threatening complications, hindered by bans and restrictions.

Trump Again Vows Mass Deportations and Won't Rule Out Political Violence

Former President Trump discussed deploying military for deportations, potential political violence, and states' role in enforcing abortion bans if re-elected.

Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

Supreme Court to decide on doctors providing abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans post-Roe v. Wade.
Restricted access in Idaho leads to challenges in emergency care, impacting women's lives and prompting federal complaints.
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Witness Tells Off Republican Senator in Hearing on Abortion: Don't Ask a Question If You Don't Want to Know the Answer'

The witness's response highlighted the rarity of late-term abortions and the severe medical circumstances involved.

If You Know A Kid About To Go To College In A State With Abortion Restrictions, Read This

Reproductive rights challenges in conservative states
Impact of abortion bans on college students' health care planning

The One Ron DeSantis Idea Blue-State Colleges Might Consider Trying

Florida governor offers in-state tuition to Jewish students in response to rise in antisemitism on campuses
Blue-state universities could offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students seeking refuge from abortion bans

Abortion Bans in Arizona and Florida Will Face Voters in November

State supreme courts in Florida and Arizona are allowing strict abortion bans to go into effect, limiting abortion access in the South and Southwest.

How Women at One Arizona Clinic Are Grappling With the Abortion Ruling

State Supreme Court upholding abortion ban creates concerns and limitations for women's reproductive rights.

Witness Tells Off Republican Senator in Hearing on Abortion: Don't Ask a Question If You Don't Want to Know the Answer'

The witness's response highlighted the rarity of late-term abortions and the severe medical circumstances involved.

If You Know A Kid About To Go To College In A State With Abortion Restrictions, Read This

Reproductive rights challenges in conservative states
Impact of abortion bans on college students' health care planning

The One Ron DeSantis Idea Blue-State Colleges Might Consider Trying

Florida governor offers in-state tuition to Jewish students in response to rise in antisemitism on campuses
Blue-state universities could offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students seeking refuge from abortion bans

Abortion Bans in Arizona and Florida Will Face Voters in November

State supreme courts in Florida and Arizona are allowing strict abortion bans to go into effect, limiting abortion access in the South and Southwest.

How Women at One Arizona Clinic Are Grappling With the Abortion Ruling

State Supreme Court upholding abortion ban creates concerns and limitations for women's reproductive rights.
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Southern States that Banned Abortion Had the Highest Rates of Black Maternal Mortality Even Before 'Roe' Fell - Jezebel

Black woman denied abortion due to Louisiana's ban
Abortion bans worsen maternal mortality rates for Black women in the South.
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When a Rapist's Logic Is the Law

Bans on abortion are forcing women to stay pregnant, often with devastating results.
Over 64,000 women and girls in 14 states became pregnant as the result of rape after Roe.

The Least Understood Impact of Abortion Bans

The mental health impact of abortion bans is understudied.
Research is needed to build a trauma-informed response to the psychological harms of forced pregnancy.

When a Rapist's Logic Is the Law

Bans on abortion are forcing women to stay pregnant, often with devastating results.
Over 64,000 women and girls in 14 states became pregnant as the result of rape after Roe.

The Least Understood Impact of Abortion Bans

The mental health impact of abortion bans is understudied.
Research is needed to build a trauma-informed response to the psychological harms of forced pregnancy.
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Tens of thousands of pregnancies from rape occurring in abortion-ban states

Since the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in 2022, 14 states have banned abortions at any gestational age.
An estimated 64,565 people became pregnant as a result of rape in these states, but all the states logged only 10 or fewer legal abortions per month.

Doctors Say Patients Are Scared to Ask Basic Pregnancy Questions in Chilling Senate Briefing

Abortion providers and feminist author testify about the impact of abortion bans
Patients and doctors are afraid to ask questions due to fear of legal consequences
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After US Supreme Court decision, Florida issues more rules around emergency abortion care

Florida issued new rules clarifying emergency abortion care after a Supreme Court decision, ensuring medical providers know how to respond to pregnant women in peril.

Abortion bans still leave a 'gray area' for doctors after Idaho Supreme Court case

The Supreme Court's abortion ruling is narrow, applies to Idaho, and raises concerns about abortions in states with strict bans.

With Roe Gone, Some House Republicans Back Away From National Abortion Ban

Republicans who previously supported anti-abortion legislation have been hesitant to do so after the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
The political landscape surrounding abortion bans has changed, and it has become a politically toxic issue for Republicans in elections.

After US Supreme Court decision, Florida issues more rules around emergency abortion care

Florida issued new rules clarifying emergency abortion care after a Supreme Court decision, ensuring medical providers know how to respond to pregnant women in peril.

Abortion bans still leave a 'gray area' for doctors after Idaho Supreme Court case

The Supreme Court's abortion ruling is narrow, applies to Idaho, and raises concerns about abortions in states with strict bans.

With Roe Gone, Some House Republicans Back Away From National Abortion Ban

Republicans who previously supported anti-abortion legislation have been hesitant to do so after the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
The political landscape surrounding abortion bans has changed, and it has become a politically toxic issue for Republicans in elections.
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Texas Supreme Court ruling leaves doctors without clear guidance on abortion bans
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State abortion bans bar exceptions for suicide, mental health

18 states have implemented abortion bans that do not include mental health or suicidality as health-related exceptions.
Mental health conditions are responsible for nearly 23% of pregnancy-related deaths, but no state explicitly offers protections for mental health emergencies in relation to abortion.

Abortion clinics saw record surge in out-of-state patients post-Roe, report says

Abortion providers have seen a surge in out-of-state patients since Roe v Wade was overturned last year.
Illinois and Kansas have become key destinations for out-of-state patients seeking abortions.

Abortion Bans Are Undermining Efforts to Prevent Domestic Violence

Abortion bans have made it more difficult for OB-GYNs to screen patients for domestic abuse.
Women who experience domestic violence are less likely to be connected to resources or support due to the impact of abortion bans.
Reproductive health specialists in Idaho are leaving the state due to punitive abortion laws, further reducing the number of providers screening for intimate partner violence.

In Texas, Infant Mortality Rose After Abortion Ban

Abortion bans in Texas led to a 13% rise in infant mortality in 2022, driven by congenital anomalies, showing potential consequences on infant health.

Two years after Dobbs, the White House warns of Republican assaults on Americans' bodily autonomy

The landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case led to a significant increase in abortion bans in 21 states, impacting millions of women's access to essential reproductive healthcare.

'Era of rights retractions': How abortion bans are changing young Americans

Young people's identity formation is influenced by societal laws and policies, highlighted by the impact of abortion bans on adolescents in the post-Roe v. Wade era.

More than 171,000 people traveled out-of-state for abortions last year

State abortion bans are leading to increased out-of-state travel for abortion procedures, highlighting restricted access to reproductive care.
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